Sumner County Schools public meetings in 2023
27 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Sumner County Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering HR, instruction, business, attendance, and support services. The board also recognized students and athletic teams, approved minutes, and took action on multiple new business and unfinished business items including budget amendments, HVAC and furniture bids, a fire protection MOU, a parent book challenge, and a policy revision.
- Approved bids for Gallatin High School auditorium HVAC
- Approved bids for furniture and fixtures for Liberty Creek Middle and White House Intermediate
- Approved Hendersonville Fire Department MOU for fire protection at Beech Elementary, T.W. Hunter Middle, and Beech High School
- Approved revision to Policy 4.205 (Enrollment in Advanced Courses)
- Approved parent book challenge decision for 'Hey Kiddo' by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
The Board approved a committee's recommendation regarding a parent book challenge of 'Hey Kiddo'. Other actions included approving school calendars, facility bids, and budget amendments.
- Approved committee recommendation for book challenge of 'Hey Kiddo' (8-1-1)
- Approved Union Elementary STEM and Demonstration School 24-25 calendar (10-0-0)
- Approved Sumner County TISA report (10-0-0)
- Approved bids for Gallatin High School auditorium HVAC (10-0-0)
- Approved bids for furniture and fixtures for Liberty Creek Middle and White House Intermediate (9-0-1)
- Approved Hendersonville Fire Department MOU for Beech schools (9-0-1)
- Approved SY2024-25 High School Curriculum Guide (10-0-0)
- Approved amendments to General Purpose and Federal Budgets (10-0-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board Retreat
The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting retreat to discuss district capital, purchasing, safety initiatives, maintenance, special education, and instruction. No votes or decisions will be taken at this meeting.
- Discussion of District Capital
- Discussion of District Purchasing Process
- Discussion of District Safety Initiatives
- Discussion of District Maintenance
- Discussion of District Special Education program
Regular Meeting
The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting and approved several action items. They authorized bids for capital projects and the demolition of Hendersonville High School home bleachers, adopted the 2024-25 school calendar, and approved multiple amendments to the general purpose and federal budgets. A proposed revision to Policy 4.403 on library materials was deferred to a future meeting.
- Approval of bids for Sumner County capital projects
- Approval of demolition of Hendersonville High School home bleachers
- Adoption of 2024-25 school calendar (committee recommendation)
- Approval of General Purpose Budget amendments (BA# 42, 46, 47, 97, 122)
- Deferral of first reading of Policy 4.403 revision on library materials
The board approved bids for district capital projects and the demolition of Hendersonville High School home bleachers. Budget amendments for both the General Purpose and Federal budgets were approved. A proposed revision to Policy 4.403 regarding library materials was deferred to January.
- Approved bids for Sumner County capital projects (10-0)
- Approved bids for demolition of Hendersonville High School home bleachers (10-0)
- Approved district calendar for SY 2023-24 (10-0)
- Deferred proposed revision to Policy 4.403 Library Materials to January (9-1)
- Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (10-0)
- Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (10-0)
- Approved all Consent Agenda items (Human Resources, Instruction, Business, Attendance, Support Services, and Director)
- Approved minutes of the October 24, 2023 Regular Meeting (10-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Study Session
The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session to discuss several items: an update on district athletic facilities, the 2024-25 school calendar options, the TISA literacy plan, a parent book challenge for 'Hey Kiddo' by Jarrett J. Krosoczka, and a proposed revision to Policy 4.403 on library materials. No votes or decisions will be made at this meeting.
- Update on district athletic facilities
- Discussion of 2024-25 school calendar options (three preferences)
- Discussion of TISA literacy plan and district accountability report
- Parent book challenge of 'Hey Kiddo' by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
- Proposed revision to Policy 4.403 Library Materials
Regular Meeting
The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting and voted on multiple items. They approved athletic projects, design fees, capital project bids, technology for two schools, and a gas easement. Several policies were revised or adopted on first or second reading. Consent agenda items covering HR, instruction, business, attendance, support services, and director's report were also approved.
- Approval of Sumner County athletic projects and design fees
- Approval of technology for Liberty Creek Middle School and White House Intermediate School
- Approval of a gas utility easement at Knox Doss Middle School/Burrus Elementary School
- Revision to Policy 1.400 School Board Meetings and first readings of Policies 3.202, 3.204, 4.300, 6.4001
- Second reading of Policy 3.600 Bleacher and Stadium Inspection
The board approved several athletic and capital projects, including technology for Liberty Creek Middle and White House Intermediate schools. Multiple policy revisions were approved and waived for second reading. Budget amendments for both General Purpose and Federal funds were also passed.
- Approved Sumner County athletic projects (8-2)
- Approved design fees for athletic projects (10-0)
- Approved bids for capital projects (10-0)
- Approved technology for Liberty Creek Middle and White House Intermediate schools (10-0)
- Approved gas utility easement at Knox Doss Middle/Burrus Elementary (10-0)
- Approved and waived second reading for policies 1.400, 3.202, 3.204, 4.300, and 6.4001 (10-0)
- Approved Policy 3.600 Bleacher and Stadium Inspection (10-0)
- Approved General Purpose and Federal Budget amendments (10-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Special-Called Meeting/Study Session
The Sumner County Board of Education held a special-called meeting to approve a revision to Policy 5.301 (Leaves of Absence) prior to second reading; the motion carried unanimously. A non-voting study session followed, covering a district capital projects update, discussions on draft policies for bleacher/stadium inspection, school board meetings, emergency preparedness plans, threat assessment teams, extracurricular activities, student surveys, and a board retreat.
- Approved revision to Policy 5.301 Leaves of Absence (motion carried 8-0)
- Discussion on district capital projects update (Facilities Timeline attached)
- Discussion on draft Policy 3.600 Bleacher and Stadium Inspection
- Discussion on draft Policy 3.202 Emergency Preparedness Plan and Policy 3.204 Threat Assessment Team
- Discussion on draft Policy 4.300 Extracurricular Activities and Policy 6.4001 Student Surveys
The board reviewed and approved a revision to Policy 5.301 regarding Leaves of Absence prior to its second reading. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
- Approved revision to Policy 5.301 Leaves of Absence (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Sumner County Board of Education elected a chair and vice chair for the 2023-24 term, approved a consent agenda covering HR actions, instruction, bids/purchases, grants, and surplus property, and adopted new policies on bleacher/stadium inspections and zero tolerance offenses. The board also postponed a leave-of-absence policy revision to a study session and discussed budget amendments, capital purchases, and district testing data.
- Election of Tim Brewer as board chair and Tammy Hayes as vice chair
- Approval of consent agenda including bids/purchases, grants, and surplus property
- Adoption of Policy 3.600 (Bleacher and Stadium Inspection) on first reading
- Adoption of Policy 6.309 (Zero Tolerance Offenses) with waiver of second reading
- Amendments to the General Purpose Budget (multiple budget amendment documents)
The Board of Education elected its officers for the 2023-24 term and approved several policy updates. The board also approved amendments to both the General Purpose and Federal budgets.
- Elected Tim Brewer as Board of Education chairperson (7-4)
- Elected Tammy Hayes as Board of Education vice chairperson (8-3)
- Approved draft Policy 3.600 Bleacher and Stadium Inspection (11-0)
- Approved draft Policy 6.309 Zero Tolerance Offenses and waived second reading (11-0)
- Approved draft Policy 3.205 Door Locks (11-0)
- Approved revision to Policy 4.302 Field Trips and Excursions (11-0)
- Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (11-0)
- Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (11-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Study Session
The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session to discuss a finance presentation, an update on district football stadiums, and several policy revisions. Items include proposed Policy 3.600 on bleacher and stadium inspection, revisions to Policies 5.301 (Leaves of Absence) and 4.302 (Field Trips and Excursions), and draft Policy 3.205 on door locks. No votes will be taken.
- Finance presentation (attached file)
- Update on district football stadiums
- Proposed Policy 3.600: Bleacher and Stadium Inspection
- Revision to Policy 5.301: Leaves of Absence
- Draft Policy 3.205: Door Locks
Special-Called Meeting
The Sumner County Board of Education held a special-called meeting to approve bids for bleachers at Beech High School and White House High School football fields, as well as stadium supports for Beech High School. Both motions passed unanimously by the nine-member board. The meeting also included a public comment period.
- Approved bids for bleacher rentals at Beech High School and White House High School football fields
- Approved bids for stadium supports (toilet rental) for Beech High School field
- Unanimous vote on both motions by all nine board members present
- Public allowed to address the board on actionable agenda items
The board approved bids for bleachers at Beech High School and White House High School. Additionally, the board approved bids for stadium supports at the Beech High School football field.
- Approved bids for bleachers for Beech High School and White House High School football fields (9-0)
- Approved bids for stadium supports for the Beech High School football field (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Sumner County Board of Education will vote on multiple budget amendments for both the General Purpose and Federal budgets, along with new policies on door locks and final exam exemptions. The board will also discuss a draft policy on bleacher and stadium inspections following a district bleacher assessment, and approve consent agenda items including human resources, dual enrollment agreements, bids and purchases, and surplus property.
- Amendments to the General Purpose Budget (multiple budget amendments)
- Amendments to the Federal Budget (multiple budget amendments)
- Discussion and action on draft Policy 3.205 Door Locks upon first reading
- Discussion and action on draft Policy 6.2001 Final Exam Exemptions upon first reading
- Update and draft policy regarding district bleacher and stadium inspection
The Board approved first readings for policies regarding door locks, field trips, and leaves of absence. A proposed policy on final exam exemptions was deferred for principal feedback. Federal budget amendments were approved, while general purpose budget amendments remained pending.
- Approved draft Policy 3.205 Door Locks upon first reading (11-0)
- Approved revision to Policy 4.302 Field Trips and Excursions upon first reading (11-0)
- Approved revision to Policy 5.301 Leaves of Absence upon first reading (11-0)
- Deferred draft Policy 6.2001 Final Exam Exemptions for high school principal feedback (11-0)
- Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (11-0)
- Approved all Consent Agenda items including HR, Instruction, Business, Attendance, and Support Services (11-0)
- Approved minutes of the July 18, 2023 Regular Meeting (11-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Special-Called Meeting/Study Session
The Sumner County Board of Education held a special-called meeting to approve bids for fencing the Gallatin High School football field, and the motion carried. After the meeting, a non‑voting study session was held to discuss revisions to several school policies, including Policy 5.301 Leaves of Absence, Policy 4.302 Field Trips and Excursions, Policy 6.2001 Final Exam Exemptions, and Policy 3.205 Door Locks. Each policy discussion was noted as a first‑reading or prior‑to‑first‑reading review.
- Approval of bids for fencing for Gallatin High School football field
- Discussion of revision to Policy 5.301 Leaves of Absence (prior to first reading)
- Discussion of revision to Policy 4.302 Field Trips and Excursions (first reading)
- Discussion of draft Policy 6.2001 Final Exam Exemptions (first reading)
- Discussion of draft Policy 3.205 Door Locks (first reading)
Regular Meeting
The Sumner County Board of Education adopted its regular agenda and consent items, including human resources reports, instructional agreements, and various grants and purchases. It considered amendments to the General Purpose and Federal Budgets. New business included a vote to retain the library book "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" and approval of bids for a soccer building at Station Camp High School.
- Approval of ASL course for Hendersonville High School
- Dual enrollment agreements with Nashville State and TCAT Hartsville
- Approval of bids, purchases, grants, and county‑funded supplements
- Decision to keep "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" in school libraries
- Approval of bids for a soccer building for Station Camp High School
The board voted to maintain the committee ruling to keep the book 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' in libraries. Other actions included approving budget amendments and a soccer building for Station Camp High School.
- Approved keeping 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' in libraries (6-4)
- Approved bids for a soccer building for Station Camp High School (10-0)
- Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (10-0)
- Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (10-0)
- Approved district purchase of iPads (8-2)
- Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (10-0)
- Approved Regular Agenda (10-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items (9-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Regular Meeting
The Sumner County Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering HR, instruction, business, attendance, support services, and 2023-24 admission prices. They also approved utility easements for White House Utility, the 2023-24 board meeting calendar, named a school facility at Gallatin High School, and approved multiple budget amendments for FY23 year-end encumbrances and FY24. Discussion of a door lock policy was deferred to an August study session.
- Approved consent agenda including bids, grants, surplus property, and 2023-24 admission prices
- Approved utility easements for White House Utility on Upper Station and New Hope Rd parcels
- Approved 2023-24 board meeting calendar
- Approved multiple budget amendments for FY23 year-end and FY24
- Named a school facility at Gallatin High School
The board approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget and utility easements for White House Utility. Members also approved the 2023/24 board meeting calendar and the naming of a facility at Gallatin High School. A proposed policy regarding door locks was deferred to the August study session.
- Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (9-0)
- Approved utility easements for White House Utility (9-0)
- Approved 2023/24 Board meeting calendar (9-0)
- Approved naming of school facility at Gallatin High School (9-0)
- Deferred draft Policy 3.205 Door Locks to August study session (9-0)
- Approved all Consent Agenda items (9-0)
- Approved minutes of the May 23, 2023 Regular Meeting (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting
The Sumner County Board of Education approved the FY 2023-24 General Purpose Budget, along with the Federal Projects, School Nutrition, Duke Endowment, and Brown Endowment budgets. The board also approved a district iPad purchase, revisions to Policy 4.403 on library materials, and a consent agenda covering human resources, bids/purchases, grants, and surplus property. Recognition was given to the Portland High School E-Sports Team and Governor's School honorees. The meeting included reports on the Teach Sumner program and third-grade retention.
- Approved FY 2023-24 General Purpose Budget
- Approved Federal Projects, School Nutrition, Duke Endowment, and Brown Endowment budgets for FY 2023-24
- Approved district iPad purchase (motion carried with two nay votes)
- Approved revision to Policy 4.403 Library Materials on second reading (two nay votes)
- Approved consent agenda including bids/purchases, grants, and surplus property
The board approved the General Purpose Budget and several other budgets for the 2023/24 fiscal year. Members also approved a revision to the library materials policy and a district iPad purchase. The board approved minutes from previous April and May meetings.
- Approved General Purpose Budget for FY 2023/24 (10-0)
- Approved Federal Projects, School Nutrition, Duke Endowment, and Brown Endowment Budgets for FY 2023/24 (10-0)
- Approved district iPad purchase (8-2)
- Approved revision to Policy 4.403 Library Materials (8-2)
- Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (10-0)
- Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (10-0)
- Approved April 18, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes (9-0)
- Approved May 16, 2023 Special-Called Meeting minutes (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Special-Called Meeting/Budget Workshop
The Sumner County Board of Education held a special-called meeting to discuss and vote on modifying the transition term of the Director's contract. The motion passed 7-3-1. A non-voting budget workshop for the 2023-2024 fiscal year followed immediately after.
- Motion to modify the Director's contract transition term approved 7-3-1
- Budget workshop for 2023-2024 fiscal year presented with draft budget and presentation
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Study Session
The Sumner County Board of Education holds a non-voting study session to discuss a presentation from Apple and a school safety presentation that is closed to the public under state law.
- Presentation from Apple
- School safety presentation (closed to public per Tennessee Code Annotated 49-6-604)
Regular Meeting
The Sumner County Board of Education voted 7-3 to approve the Director of Schools' employment agreement as amended. The board also approved revisions to library materials policy on first reading and dress code policy on second reading, along with multiple budget amendments and consent agenda items including bids, purchases, grants, and surplus property.
- Approved director's employment agreement (7-3-1) after amendment
- Revised Policy 4.403 Library Materials on first reading (7-3)
- Revised Policy 6.310 Dress Code on second reading (unanimous)
- Approved amendments to General Purpose Budget and Federal Budget
- Approved consent agenda including bids, purchases, grants, and surplus property
The Board approved an amended employment agreement for the Director of Schools and passed revisions to library materials and dress code policies. Budget amendments for both General Purpose and Federal funds were approved. The Board also approved an updated boundary map for William and Martha Brown Memorial Park.
- Approved Director of Schools' amended employment agreement (7-3)
- Approved first reading of Policy 4.403 Library Materials revision (7-3)
- Approved second reading of Policy 6.310 Dress Code revision (11-0)
- Approved General Purpose Budget amendments (8-3)
- Approved Federal Budget amendments (11-0)
- Approved updated William and Martha Brown Memorial Park boundary map (11-0)
- Approved all Consent Agenda items (11-0)
- Approved minutes from March 21 and April 4 meetings (11-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Special-Called Meeting/Study Session
The Sumner County Board of Education held a special-called meeting and voted 7-4 to hire Scott Langford as the next director of schools. A study session followed to discuss the 3rd Grade Retention law, proposed policy revisions on student attendance and instructional materials, and a reconsideration appeal for the library book 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'.
- Motion to hire Scott Langford as director of schools carried 7-4
- Discussion of an update on the 3rd Grade Retention law
- First reading of a revision to Policy Student Attendance (draft 6.200)
- First reading of a revision to Policy 4.403 Reconsideration of Instructional Materials and Textbooks
- Discussion of a reconsideration request appeal for 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' by Stephen Chbosky
The board met for a special-called session to select a new director of schools. The board voted to hire Scott Langford for the position.
- Hired Scott Langford as director of schools (7-4)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Special-Called Meeting
The Sumner County Board of Education holds a non-voting special-called meeting solely to interview candidates for the district's director of schools position. No votes or decisions will occur at this meeting.
- Candidate interviews for Director of Schools position (Action/Discussion item)
Special-Called Meeting
The Sumner County Board of Education holds a non-voting special-called meeting to interview candidates for the director of schools position. No decisions will be made at this meeting; it is solely for candidate interviews.
- Interviews for Director of Schools position
- Candidate: Jesse Jackson (resume attached)
- Candidate: John Tucker (resume attached)
- Candidate: Pam Harrison (resume attached)
Regular Meeting
The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting. They approved consent agenda items including HR actions, bids, grants, and surplus property. New business included selecting 9 finalists for Director of Schools interviews, adopting a math textbook committee recommendation, approving a new K-12 dress code policy effective August, and reducing retainage for the Liberty Creek project. They also approved several budget amendments.
- Approved interviews for 9 Director of Schools candidates
- Approved K-12 dress code policy (Policy 6.310) effective August
- Approved math textbook adoption committee recommendation
- Approved reduction of retainage for Liberty Creek project
- Approved amendments to General Purpose and Federal budgets
The Board approved a new dress code policy effective August and adopted recommended math textbooks. Members also voted to interview Director of Schools candidates who met search criteria and application deadlines.
- Approved interview offers to Director of Schools candidates meeting search criteria and deadlines (7-0, 4 abstentions)
- Approved Math Textbook adoption committee recommendation (8-0, 3 abstentions)
- Approved dress code policy effective August with a one-year review (11-0)
- Approved reduction in retainage for Liberty Creek project (11-0)
- Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (11-0)
- Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (10-1)
- Approved all Consent Agenda items (10-1)
- Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (11-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Study Session
The Sumner County Board of Education holds a non-voting study session to discuss several topics, including an update on the 3rd Grade Retention law, a math textbook adoption committee recommendation, a dress code committee recommendation, a policy revision for reconsideration of instructional materials, and a reconsideration request appeal for the library book 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'. No votes will be taken.
- Discussion of TSBA director search
- Update on 3rd Grade Retention law
- Presentation of math textbook adoption committee recommendation
- Presentation of dress code committee recommendation
- Discussion of reconsideration request appeal for 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' by Stephen Chbosky
Regular Meeting
The Sumner County Board of Education approved a revision to Policy 4.301 on Interscholastic Athletics to comply with state law, while a revision to Policy 1.404 on Appeals failed. The board also approved consent agenda items including HR actions, special courses, bids and purchases, grants, surplus property, and admission prices. They approved minutes from January 24, 2023, and discussed policies on Opioid Antagonist, Director recruitment, and other items. Budget amendments for the general and federal budgets were approved.
- Revision to Policy 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics approved
- Revision to Policy 1.404 Appeals to Board failed
- General Purpose Budget amendments approved (multiple funds)
- Federal Budget amendments approved
- Discussion of study session items: dress code committee recommendation, math textbook adoption, 3rd grade literacy requirements
The board approved amendments to both the General Purpose and Federal budgets. Several school policies were updated, including those regarding interscholastic athletics and opioid antagonists. A proposal to extend the director of schools application deadline was denied.
- Denied extension of application deadline for director of schools (3-6)
- Approved Regular Agenda (9-0)
- Approved all Consent Agenda items including HR, Instruction, Business, Attendance, Support Services, and Director reports (9-0)
- Approved January 24, 2022 meeting minutes (9-0)
- Denied revision to Policy 1.404 Appeals to and Appearances Before the Board (3-6)
- Approved revisions to Policies 4.301, 5.203, 5.801, 5.802, and 6.4052 (9-0)
- Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (9-0)
- Approved amendments to the Federal Budget and removed budget amendment item #173 (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Study Session
The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session to receive a presentation on the Internal School Funds Annual Financial Report and discuss updates on the 3rd Grade Retention law. The board will also discuss revisions to several policies, including instructional materials, athletics, and opioid antagonists. No votes will be taken at this meeting.
- Presentation of Internal School Funds Annual Financial Report from Matlock Clements, P.C.
- Update on the 3rd Grade Retention law
- Discussion of Policy 4.403 Reconsideration of Instructional Materials and Textbooks
- Discussion of Policy 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics
- Discussion of Policy 6.4052 Opioid Antagonist
Regular Meeting
The Sumner County Board of Education adopted its regular agenda and consent items, approved minutes from the previous meeting, and addressed several new business items. Decisions included setting criteria for the TSBA Director search, approving the 2023‑2024 high school curriculum guide, and adopting bids to renovate Hendersonville High School science labs. The board also approved budget amendments and named the Union Elementary STEM library after Will Duncan.
- Approval of bids to renovate Hendersonville High School science labs
- Adoption of TSBA Director search criteria requiring a doctorate and administrative experience
- Approval of the 2023‑2024 high school curriculum guide
- Naming the Union Elementary STEM and Demonstration School library after Will Duncan
- Adoption of amendments to the General Purpose Budget
The Board established specific educational and professional requirements for the TSBA Director search and approved the search timeline. They also voted to uphold a review committee's decision regarding the library book 'Ways to Make Sunshine' and approved renovations for Hendersonville High School science labs.
- Set TSBA Director criteria: doctorate degree, teaching license, and administration experience beyond a school principal (7-3)
- Approved TSBA search timeline as amended (10-0)
- Approved high school curriculum guide (9-0)
- Approved bids to renovate Hendersonville High School science labs (10-0)
- Approved naming the Union Elementary STEM and Demonstration School library after Will Duncan (10-0)
- Upheld review committee decision for library book 'Ways to Make Sunshine' (10-0)
- Deferred Policy 4.403 regarding reconsideration of instructional materials to February study session (10-0)
- Approved amendments to General Purpose and Federal Budgets (10-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting CANCELED
The Sumner County Board of Education regular meeting scheduled for January 17, 2023, was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or voted on due to the cancellation.
- Meeting canceled; no items were considered.
Study Session
The Sumner County Board of Education held a non-voting study session to discuss several items, including qualifications for a new director search, naming a library after Will Duncan, the high school curriculum guide, and policies on instructional materials and board appeals. No votes were taken.
- TSBA presentation regarding director search qualifications
- Discussion of naming Union Elementary STEM and Demonstration School library after Will Duncan
- Discussion of 2023-2024 high school curriculum guide
- Discussion of Policy 4.403 Reconsideration of Instructional Materials and Textbooks
- Discussion of reconsideration request appeal for library book "Ways to Make Sunshine" by Renée Watson